You're into Tekken too much if...

*When you have naughty fantasies about Asuka or Lili

*When you wanna dress up as Lili or Julia if you're a girl (If you're a guy, then you're just weird)

*When you talk to your tekken buddies and when they ask you for a certain move, you not only say it's name, you also reenact it, regardless of where you are and whose watching you.

*When you say DORYA or IDA when doing random uppercuts in the air

*When you start calling your friends the names of elite Tekken players (Nin, Malgu, etc.)

*When you watch more than three match vids of expert tekken players in one sitting

-Chady

Life with Imaginary 1-ups #2

*When I was in high school, I used to cover my books with cutouts of my favorite video game characters from video game magazines. I always felt ready for exams as long as Zero from Megaman X was looking at me from by backpack.

*I never realized how much of a dick I came I could be sometimes until one time, a fight broke out between two of my best friends over a game of Tekken 6. Friend1 got a lucky counter hit that obliterated Friend2's health. Blind with rage, Friend1 threw the controller at Friend2's chest and it almost turned into a fistfight. During those tense moments, all I could think about was "My God...Is my controller alright?!"

*I was hanging out at a game store looking at new games when a glamorous woman in her late 40s came in, with high-end laptop in tow , waving to get attention because she was looking for a hard to find game, argued with the store clerk because it wasn't available, and talked to all the customers inside if they had the "rare" game. The game she was looking for? Plants Vs. Zombies. Really hard to find indeed.

-Chady

Life with Imaginary 1-ups #1

This is a series that I hope I can maintain...

*My alarm clock ringtone is the Final Fantasy VII random battle theme. I start every morning pumped and ready.

*Most people from my school don’t know my actual name, they simply refer to me as “The Guy who is Godlike at Tekken.” I can live with that.

*During one boring afternoon, me and my ex-gf had a heated argument. We were debating whether Feng's WS2 was safe or not. I was wrong. it was safe. And I'm not safe anymore.

Peace Out.

-Chady

Sucker Punch was a mess

!MINOR SPOILER ALERT!

When I was heading into the theater today, I wasn't really expecting much from Sucker Punch. Thank God I didn't set my expectations high because damn, the movie was just bad. I didn't expect it would get So lame at the first 10 minutes of the film and trust me, you'll have a hard time guessing who's who and what the hell everybody's up to if you haven't read any synopsis but basically, the intro starts with two girls who are screwed over some huge fortune and one ends up dead and the other is sent to a mental institution that also doubles as a whorehouse. (See? Confusing as hell.)

It was alright at first once you figure that out but then, the complications arise. The characters names are just names that you hear from old black and white movies ( Baby Doll, Blondie, Rocket, and it isn't really explained why this is so. The first time skip was presented so quick that you'll be left stunned and thinking who the hell are the new people on screen. Also, I understand that Baby Dolls unique ability is to "let herself go" in the music and it serves as her method of entering her oddly violent, anime-ish imagination. Personally, I would have loved to see at least one of her dances (which has a cool start sequence, by the way) rather than those war scenes . I'll admit though that some fight scenes were uber cool (Especially the first one) but other than that, everything goes downhill from there. Supporting characters Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Leung provide NO support to the storyline at all,(Vanessa's character Blondie is a git near the end, though...) Pacing is fast but a little too fast for my taste because none of the characters are given a chance to elaborate their background and the characters objectives are by far the most simplest I've seen in a movie that it makes me wonder that maybe the purpose of those fight scenes were to hide the fact that the concept of the movie is just bad.

Overall, I'm really disappointed that Sucker Punch fails expectations after much hype. Shame, the idea was refreshingly new but presentation fails. Besides the fight scenes, everything else was a completely, disorganized mess.

-Chady

Revisiting Street Fighter: Its Relevance to me and my Love for Fighting Games

I've been a big fighting game fan for a very long time and attribute it all to Street Fighter. Capcom's Street Fighter II: The New Challengers was my first foray into the world of fighting games. It was one of the first games my pops bought for our SNES and it was the game I played the most.

At first, I had a very had comprehending the mechanics of a fighting game.

4 attack buttons, directional inputs, special moves? It all seemed so complex to me at that time (I was six) that I almost gave up on the game entirely. Because of that, I often resorted to button mash to defeat my enemies. I started to get serious with SF when my sister showed me how to throw a fireball. Right after I learned that move, I knew I will love this genre of gaming forever. I tried all the characters. Studied which one was suited for who. Began writing notes of traps and set-ups in my school notebooks. I even begged my sister to take me to dingy arcades at times just to watch people go head-to-head (I wasn't allowed to play yet.) Mind you, these were before the days the internet was easy to access so you can imagine how hard it for a kid like me to see, let alone learn, the world of competitive Street Fighter. the Learning the mechanics and character match ups in a fighting game is vastly different from all other genres of gaming.(Adventure, Racing, etc.) It takes a lot of dedication and practice but in turn, it's a very rewarding experience. There is no greater feeling than properly guessing what your opponent will do next and punishing him (or her) for it. Speaking of opponents, fighting games requires you to have a human opponent in order to savor the full experience and test your skills.

It builds up one's competitiveness and you may get friends/enemies/rivals in the process. Fighting games enthusiasts have a lot of worldwide tournaments and expert players gain international recognition and sponsorships for their skills. After SF, a few others would follow: Killer Instinct, Mortal Kombat, Samurai Shodown, Guilty Gear, Marvel Super Heroes VS. SF. They all left an impact on me and they all felt awesome in their own special way every time I played them. My interest lapsed after MVC2 because there was a decline of quality fighting games in the early years of the Y2k. That all changed when Namco released Tekken 5 in 2004. My interest peaked to its highest point again as the same feelings rushed in when me and my friends spent hours upon hours learning everything there is to know about the game. With the recent resurgence of fighting games, I hope the younger generation would sacrifice a little time leveling up their avatars in the various MMORPG's available in the world and take a peek at fighting games.

Overall, it shaped my perspective on video games, and make up a large part of my gaming preference. Fighting games just rock. I'll always enjoy fighting player 2 (or 3 or even 4) till his health bar is empty . Fighting games are good fun.

-Chady

Rain=Lazy

Rain has been hindering my daily activities for about a week now so no new insights, no people to talk about or make fun of and not even a funny quip but it seems that I'm not the only one bothered by the rain. Not much has happened the past few days, besides several graduates graduating and most peeps going home for "summer" vacation.

As for me, since it was raining most of the time, I had a chance to mingle around the PS3 online world. Net surfing was great as well but for some strange reason, our router goes haywire during rains with strong winds, affecting surfing but still allow online gaming. FPS and 3rd person games like Bad Company and Uncharted experience no lag at all while some fighting games like Tekken (*sob*) and MVC3 (*double sob*) have horrible lag that makes them unplayable and transforms into valid reasons of Ragequitting and Controller Flight. Suprisingly, Super Street Fighter 4 suffers almost no lag at all, which reignites my interest and love for the series.(to a point where I'm gonna write about it. :D)

Hopefully, I (and you as well, whoever you may be) may resume daily efficient functionality because as the weather report says, rain clouds will be moving out of the country by the end of the week so that's something to look forward to. If not, Kuya Kim will get his ass kicked.

Peace out.

-Chady

Looky,Looky!

Look!

I have a Links Widgie and Goodle Adssy Widgie!

Clicky the linkies to support me! Yippee! Happy!

Peace Out

-Chady

Revisiting Final Fantasy VII: Aeris' Death

Ahh, Final Fantasy VII. Those were the days. We're studying only became second fiddle until I could get Cloud's Final Limit Break.( Bet you can't even name that!) FF7 introduced me to many elements of the Square's Awesome RPG Genre and System(Active Time Battle, Gorgeous Cutscenes, Intricate Weapon/Magic System to name a few) and then some, it gave us a (sort of) romantic relationship between main character Cloud and um, flowergirl Aerith/Aeris.

Even though their romance was cut short at (SPOILER) Disc 2 at the(SPOILER again) Forgotten City, it gave us something to follow besides the main plot of the game. One of the best plot devices of gaming was the shocker event that involves badass protagonist Sephiroth. None of us expected that Seppy would lodge his Murasame into Aeris' torso. Mind you, this was a time wherein the internet was still a baby and information sharing was rather slow. I admit I shed a tear( Note: a TEAR.) on that scene above. It's considered as one of the most shocking moments in gaming history. It was a unique element in the game because no matter how many times you replay it or try so many different other methods (*sob*), the story would not progress unless Aeris' dies.

Now, I remembered this part of the game because recently, blogsites have recently made fun of this moment as well. First things first, two words: Phoenix Down. Is there a certain rule made in RPG games that if you die in a cutscene, you can't be revived through PD? Second, if Cloud ran like hell for about 30 seconds rather than stare at Aeris' cute smile for 30 seconds, she could have lived, man. Finally, if Aeris was an exceptional healer, why couldn't she freakin heal! Sharo na pod. Hey, I'm just sayin man.

Peace Out.

-Chady

I realized that I liked Coldplay...too.(demmet)

This week is finals week (for non-graduating students) and I sort of made a booboo with my boo and I'm left to fend for myself for the rest of the week. Now, I tend to do boring, unnecessary things(like lie around, watch endless vids or just do nothing at all) while no one's keeping watch, so what I usually do is hang out with my equally sophisticated and talented friend, Snirp, at his house to chill, think about what I've done and do boring, unnecessary things with him. (So I can blame him.yeah!)

During a break on one of our bouts of MVC3 Madness(Get Hype!), Snirp popped in Coldplay for ambient music. Now, I've known Snirp for awhile now and when it comes to Coldplay, thou shall not interfere or comment negatively or suffer a minor concussion with his rebuttal, whether it be a knowledge bomb or a facepalm. (It varies from time to time.)

So a couple of minutes in, Coldplay's "The Scientist" buzzed in and as I listened to the lyrics (I could listen because Snirp was in a 80-something juggle so that only spells death for my character) and it hit me, Coldplay is actually good. Although they weren't bad to begin with but Coldplay was considered 'passable' for me in terms of listenability(bite me) and lyrical quality and they weren't cheesy and made good melodies but till now, I've never realized that they are THIS good. Maybe it's just coincidental that what I'm going through right now is what the Scientist is all about but I gotta admit, the lyrics are pretty spot on.

Now, I find it hard that Coldplay may come first in my Weirdlist of Band selection consisting of DCFC, Passion Pit etc. but I can finally place them in my top 20...or my forever song selection, I don't really have a Top 20 in the first place but honestly, Coldplay for me has passed from 'good-ish' to 'good'. This may seem trash news for now but at least I know, I just got +900 friend points from Snirp. More power, brother. Now, I'm kickin Cap's ass with Zero...

Peace Out.

-Chady

Going Dumbass

So we just had our first Tekken 6 3-on-3 tournament earlier today and we finished fourth overall from eight teams. Now don't get me wrong, fourth is a good finish(By the way, Sedric and co. were the eventual champions. Congrats, buddy.) but honestly, I had the opportunity to finish higher in this tournament (hell, maybe even win the damn thing.)I don't know what I was thinking but suddenly, during a match in the quarter finals, I had a certain Goku of the Cell Saga epiphany (only geeks need apply) wherein I thought "Hey, we have a 2-0 lead, I trust my teammates enough, why don't I let them finish the job. Besides, what could possibly go wrong?!"

hmm. Look at where it got me.

I don't really blame my teammates for losing because Randz is a very tough opponent. I'm just concerned with the fact that maybe my being too reserved and laid back attitude meddled with my ability to finish games. Am I like Lebron and the Heatles? Statistically excellent players but cannot finish games. I really can't say. All I know is I'm gonna make a rule of thumb here: When you can finish, finish. No questions asked.

Peace out.

-Chady

8 Things You (Can) Do On Facebook That Get You Attention

I've been hanging around facebook for awhile now and I've compiled this list that contains rather spectacular ways to grab attention.

1.)Post a quote that only you can understand

-Curiousity killed the cat. You just gotta know what it means.

2.)Change your profile picture to a baby or you with a baby

-This is awesome. Never would I have thought that babies would make great

attention-bait.

3.) Change your Status from A to B

-Especially the infamous "In a Relationship" to "Single" change.. Classic.

4.)Chat With Someone Who You Aren't Close With

-Doesn't matter if its a single person or from a group chat,You'd be suprised how much you can learn/share/meet.

5.) Upload pictures of you with Expensive things,Cute animals or you hanging out in Exotic Locations

-Taking a cue from baby pics, I only ranked them in a different category

because baby pics seem to have a more profound effect on people nowadays.

6.) Use the stupid @Name function

-Seriously, a LOT of people comment to this. Maybe seeing your name in blue makes you want to comment more? I don't know why.

7.)Keep posting those stupid rewards/requests you win from Games

-People will either praise you for this or get sick you. Still, NOTICED. :)

8.) Post your glorious naked body on Facebook.

-If this won't get you noticed then you are FOREVER ALONE.

Peace Out

-Chady

And then there was Wai Fayyyy (thats WiFi)

Sup y'all

So I just recently finished installing our wireless network here at home and man, is it awesome. Just give me some Bossa Nova Music and a freshly brewed cup of joe and I'm set.

I must say that the first few hours of entering cyberspace from virtually anywhere the vicinity of my home is rather awkward or maybe it's my own fault because no matter how brilliant it may sound, surfing the net in the bathroom is not a great experience. (insert argument here.)

However, as the days go by, I assume that we'll get used to this and the level of convenience and quick access will surely benefit everyone. No more wires for me, brah.(besides the power cord and the mouse and the...well, you know what I mean.). I also assume that it may irk me when several of us are online but I plan to change the password every now and then just to pass the irk to someone else and leave my irk meter to a minimum. Haha. Irk Meter. Anyhoo, I also foresee a hunt amongst us with regards to finding a certain location wherein the frequency of the router is mysteriously strong. I also see arguments and fights that break out just because of bandwith, download times and many more online-related issues. Having wifi at home brings many pros and cons but as long as I can check memebase, play online on my ps3 or write crap here from my bedroom desk, I'm good.

Peace Out

-Chady

P.S. Kudos for those who clicked the link above. God bless for you for your curiosity and your drive.

Re: To My Haters

To people who think I've done them wrong and would like an explanation,

I've prepared an extensive rebuttal to their confusion.

Peace out.

-Chady

Sobrang, Sobra!

Listen to any Filipino Celebrity today (Mostly the girls) and you'll probably hear this. It's getting really,really annoying. We know you really want to express a certain emotion to the umpteenth degree or maybe you just want to extend your sentences to make you look like you're sophisticated than you look.

Seriously, are you not satisfied with one sobra that you just had to add one more sobra?

Sumosobra na kayo ha.

Peace out.

-Chady

Dear Clear Shampoo

Dear Clear Shampoo,

You give us dandruff and you don't, no wait, CAN'T get rid of it.

I don't care what you contain, you don't work.

I don't care who you're endorsers are, you don't work.

You're hella expensive and you don't work.

I won't even listen to my friends (Who are either suck-ups or liars)

that say you only work on certain hair types.

You JUST don't work.

Just disappear from TV, stores and from life itself so that we can stop listening to your lies and move on.

Peace Out,

Chady

Why We Don't Celebrate Halloween

I've made this post early last year but it got lost. Just found it recently, edited a few things, so here it is.

- The Number One Reason is that we focus on All Souls Day and All Saints Day that Zombie costumes and Cobweb Decorations take a backseat.

-Speaking of costumes and decorations, those things cost money. and we don't like to spend money.

-We have a more important month after November and you'll be left broke if you do celebrate Halloween.

-Our faith/church/parents teaches that we should respect the dead, not be afraid of them.

- Giving away candy=Lame. Giving away money for candy=awesome.

- Jack O Lanterns aren't really scary. (Unless they are on Headless Horsemen.)

- Putting Jack O Lanterns on your lawn is like asking for it to be stolen.

- Roaming around at night in a costume is asking for a beatdown.

-Geography also hampers our Halloween, especially in rural areas. Walk to next door neighbor, get lollipop. Walk 3km then get another lollipop? No thanks.

Peace Out.

-Chady

Double Purpose

Today I will both Troll and teach you something.

As soon as you click this link, take note of the site and tell your most beloved friends about it.

please click this link: chady is a jerk

Peace out. I know you'll both hate/love/loathe me after this. hehe.

-Chady

Translating every Cartoon to Tagalog ain't a good idea. Seriously.

I've always enjoyed watching anime since I was a kid. It was good because of
two things. My first reason is pretty obvious and that is anime is great. Anyone from my generation practically grew up with anime because the 90s introduced great shows(Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball, etc.)

Second is that our peeps did the hard labor of translating the Japanese language to Tagalog which was a very effective decision. There were standouts of dubbed tagalog anime (Lupin the 3rd, Crayon Shin Chan) to some not-so good but pretty much understandable dubs. (Monster Rancher, Shaman King) It made anime much more accessible in those times where subtitles were things of myth.

Now flash forward to now where american cartoons also provide great entertainment (Spongebob Sq, Ben 10) and Tv5 and ABS-CBN began showing them in their morning (I think) slots. Now don't get me wrong, it's a wonderful idea but what really irks me is that they translated the shows to tagalog as well, thinking that "hey, we did this with anime? so why not translate this as well?" and so far,that decision sucked. To anyone who reads this crap I write, I know you may or may not agree with me but cmon!!! Have you seen Spongebob talking in tagalog?! WTF?!

I don't know but it just doesn't sound the same when translated. Maybe because I'm too used to watch the English versions of this shows that it bothers me so much. Maybe because literally translating English to Tagalog sometimes doesn't really work.
Maybe because I just HATE listening to Tagalog Spongebob. Maybe its a ploy to get our kids to love our national language again and stop them from turning to little,douchy, english speaking know-it-alls. Or maybe, just maybe, that it doesn't work. It would have been great if they just show as it is. We can understand English well enough right? I don't know bout you but this was NOT (and NEVER SHALL BE) a good idea.

And don't get me started on those movies that Tv5 has tagalized. Double WTF! Peace out.

-Chady

Marvel VS Capcom 3

Been playing MVC3 this few weeks and damn this game is complex. Much like MVC2, the game boasts a huge cast. Meaning, a HUGE investment of time is needed to at least
grasp the basic survival skills of the game.

At first I had issues with the control system but who doesn't complain about the controls the first few days? Aside from that, the game is gorgeous. Graphics are
bright and flashy. Audio is excellent as it remixes some of the old favorites.

Overall, I'd recommend MVC3 to those who have been following the series. It still
can provide major fun as long as you take the time to practice. For now, I wanna
take you for a ride...

-Chady

My Real Friends

They make awful jokes with and about you. They tell you when your face is dirty.
They argue with or without good reason. They know when to take you seriously.
They make you remember the great and dumb things of the past.
They keep you company and strengthen you in the present.
They say stuff like 'hope' and 'persevere' for your future.
They share both the wonderful and the mundane moments of life with you.
Who are they? They are my friends. My real friends.

-Chady